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Maneirão Stadium
Spectators: 7316 (Terracing: 5488, Seating: 1683, VIP seats: 145) Erik Catarinense kicked well hit freekick during the 6th minute of the match. Serginho Marquez was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 10th minute. Atlético Maneiro FC's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. In the 10th minute, Mazinho Donatello left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Atlético Maneiro FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. Tales Furlan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Erik Catarinense in the 16th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Atlético Maneiro FC's Richard Vander got a free kick in the 19th minute. 20 minutes into the match, Atlético Maneiro FC's goal looked a bit too open when Erik Catarinense came free, but Tales Furlan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 21st minute Eucalipto EC were awarded a corner. Michel Neto went to the cornerflag to take it. When Giovani Lima fell near the penalty area in the 24th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Atlético Maneiro FC's protests and gave Giovani Lima a yellow card for diving instead. Giovani Lima hit a great freekick 24 minutes into the match. In the 29th minute, Eucalipto EC's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Mazinho Donatello fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. In the 36th minute, Falcão Moraes left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Eucalipto EC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-2. Atlético Maneiro FC's Tales Furlan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Erik Catarinense in the 39th minute of play. Tales Furlan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Erik Catarinense, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Tales Furlan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Falcão Moraes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 45th minute, Maicon Linares hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 46th minute, a hard, long distance shot from Michel Neto hit the top of the crossbar and flew over the goal. Disappointed in the 1-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Serginho Marquez made a kick off. If Erik Catarinense had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 52nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Erik Catarinense sent away a hard shot on goal in the 55th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Falcão Moraes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 56th minute. Tales Furlan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Falcão Moraes in the 60th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Tales Furlan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Tales Furlan stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Erik Catarinense's shot from short distance in the 60th minute. The supporters of Eucalipto EC booed when Atlético Maneiro FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Serginho Marquez didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Erik Catarinense in the 66th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Tales Furlan saved Atlético Maneiro FC from getting behind. Tales Furlan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Erik Catarinense, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Mazinho Donatello came up free with the goalie in the 73rd minute, the Atlético Maneiro FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Mazinho Donatello couldn't finish the play. If Mazinho Donatello had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 76th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After having played for 78 minutes, Serginho Marquez managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Atlético Maneiro FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Serginho Marquez was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The audience was convinced that Mazinho Donatello's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Zeca Schmidt was relentless in the 80th minute of the game. Erik Catarinense received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 93rd minute. Tales Furlan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Falcão Moraes came up free with the goalie in the 95th minute, the Eucalipto EC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Falcão Moraes couldn't finish the play. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Eucalipto EC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.